interviews & panels
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“Is it Spicy?”: The Legacy of Romance Adaptations and BookTok
15:05–15:50, NFT3
Romance books are going through a renaissance. With growing influence from BookTok, Hollywood has shifted its focus back to romance, with fans’ opinions now taking precedence over industry interests. While many are excited about seeing their favourite love stories come to life, this raises questions. Why are studios relying on BookTok trends over scripts from emerging screenwriters? Is this boom sustainable or will it go the way of the 2010s YA? And how does this influence the mainstreaming of smut?
Hosts: Marina González Vásquez, Haaniyah Awale Angus
Speakers: Amy Baxter, Teni Ayo
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Aside from the panels, I have also delivered workshops on body image, social media, and Black British History for Alec Reed Academy, Brentside High School, and Acton Youth Association.